Petroleum Minister, Timipre Sylva Joins Presidential Race

Minister of State for Petroleum, Mr. Timipre Sylva has said he would consult properly to make his intention known over the 2023 presidential election.
The former Governor of Bayelsa Stated this when he was presented with the nomination and expression of interest forms of the All Progressive Congress on Monday by his supporters.
He said he would consult leaders of the oil rich Niger Delta region including Chief Edwin Clark and other political allies.
He addressed a large crowd of supporters at the gate of the NNPC Towers in Abuja.
He said he was shocked by the kindness and best wishes extended to him.
He said: “I have tried since I was appointed to this office to do my best in the service of our country and today you by yourself go through the trouble of obtaining the nomination and expression of interest forms for me is very humbling and very shocking.
“But I am very happy and pleased by this gesture. I will not give you a straight answer but I am really thankful for what you have done. I need to consult with my constituency and leaders of this country and then I will come back to you to let you know if I have taken the position to run for this office”.
Speaking later to journalists, the leader of the group, Alhaji Mohammed Abu Abaji said the group’s decision to purchase the forms was based on Chief Sylva’s track record and his performance as a Minister.